The Most Filling Meatless Soups for Fall (and Meatless Monday, Duh!)

Everyone knows that a hearty bowl of chili or beef stew can fill you up on a chilly fall evening. But taking your soup meatless doesn't have to mean that it will be less satisfying. Packing your soup with the right veggie-based ingredients will not only add fiber and protein to fill your belly up, but will also add loads of fresh flavor. Try one of these bowls of goodness tonight for a filling and healthy meatless meal tonight.

Spicy Pumpkin and Split Pea Soup: This undeniably fall-flavored soup is creamy without loads of fat thanks to the smooth pumpkin flesh, while the ginger, cinnamon and saffron add just the right amount of spice. Fiber-rich split peas add staying power to this warm meal-in-a-bowl.

Peanut Soup: Since peanuts pack more protein than any other nut, it’s not surprising that this soup, which is made with creamy peanut butter, would be super satisfying. The brown rice it contains adds a great chewy texture and fiber boost, and there’s no denying the savory flavor from the onions, garlic, tomatoes and bell peppers.

Miso Soup with Sweet Potato Dumplings: The vitamin A-rich sweet potatoes in this dish add an antioxidant punch that may help ward off cold and flu during the season. One of our fave superfoods, edamame, which is also on the ingredient list, means that this soup is loaded with filling protein. Miso (a tofu-based, vegetarian product) adds the satisfying salty, savory Asian flavor that makes this soup stand out.

Meatless Mexican Chili: This recipe is proof that chili can be just as hearty and just as flavorful sans meat. It’s packed with colorful and filling veggies like zucchini, corn, bell peppers and beans along with warming, full-flavor spices like garlic, cumin and cinnamon.